Question

Which of the following protozoans is most likely to cause digestive system disorders?. . A. Entamoeba from phylum Sarcodina . . B. Trypanosoma from phylum Zooflagellata. . C. Paramecium from phylum Ciliata

Answer 1

Answer: Entamoeba from the phylum Sarcodina

Step-by-step explanation:

This protozoa causes digestive disorders and causes infection the digestive tract of the host cell. As it is a parasite, this means it cannot live without host cell.

They are quite small and their life cycle is simple that consists of two stages infective stage and trophozoit stage.

The transmission of the infection occurs by the ingesting the cyst that contaminates the water supply.

Answer 2

The protozoan that is most likely causing digestive system disorders is Entamoeba from phylum Sarcodina. The correct answer would be option A. The protozoan Entamoeba is usually the cause of Amebiasis. It results in the inflammation of the large intestines causing persistent diarrhea.